Tonight's television schedule on the BBC offers a compelling mix of returning comedy favourites and thought-provoking documentary conclusions, providing viewers with a rich evening of entertainment.
Comedy and Drama Highlights
The much-loved father-and-daughter sitcom, Daddy Issues, makes its welcome return to BBC One at 9.35pm. The series stars Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey, who reprise their roles as Gemma and her father, Malcolm. This new series introduces a significant development: Gemma has become a mother to baby Sadie.
Viewers will see Gemma grappling with the challenges of new motherhood while simultaneously daydreaming about re-entering the dating scene. The domestic dynamic becomes more complicated with the arrival of her formerly estranged mother, Davina, played by Jill Halfpenny. Eager to embrace his role as a grandfather, Malcolm goes to extreme lengths to help Gemma manage the situation with his ex-wife.
Earlier in the evening, at 8pm on BBC One, the Australian cop show Return to Paradise continues. This episode puts a lads-on-tour twist on the classic locked room mystery trope. An inebriated English friend of expat detective Colin, portrayed by Lloyd Griffith, finds himself implicated in a messy motel murder. The task of unraveling the truth falls to his hyper-focused colleague, Mack, played by Anna Samson.
Factual and Documentary Fare
For those seeking insightful historical analysis, BBC Two at 9pm broadcasts the final episode of the acclaimed series Empire With David Olusoga. Olusoga, described as a quietly radical historian, presents his assessment of the collapse of the UK's global influence. This concluding part challenges established beliefs about the two world wars, Windrush immigration, and the partition of India. The narrative gains extra clarity and personal connection through interviews with the descendants of those who were colonised.
Meanwhile, gardening enthusiasts can enjoy a final autumn visit with Monty Don on Gardeners' World at 8pm on BBC Two. Don will be demonstrating how to create leafmould from decomposing leaves, as well as storing dahlias and planting tulips in pots. In another segment, Carol Klein offers her expert advice on maintaining spectacular garden borders throughout the autumn season.
Thriller, Chat, and Film Choices
Over on Sky Atlantic at 9pm, the twisty thriller All Her Fault continues. Sarah Snook and Jake Lacy deliver excellent performances as the desperate parents of a missing child. In this episode, the errant nanny, Ana, returns with a story about the Chicago marathon, providing Detective Alcaras, played by Michael Peña, with details of a new suspect to pursue.
Later, The Graham Norton Show on BBC One at 10.40pm promises a big movie night. Guests include Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, who discuss their roles in the upcoming film where they play a Neil Diamond tribute act. They are joined by Ben Stiller, who has made a documentary about his parents, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, star of a new afterlife romcom.
For film lovers, Netflix offers Train Dreams (2025), directed by Clint Bentley. This epic, grief-infused American tale stars Joel Edgerton as Robert, a quiet railway worker in early 20th century Idaho whose simple bliss with his wife, played by Felicity Jones, is tragically short-lived. The film has been noted for its elegiac tone and heart-stirring imagery.
Alternatively, Paramount+ streams The Unholy Trinity (2025), a solid western featuring Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson. The film follows a vengeful young man in a Montana settlement full of secrets, where the distinction between heroes and villains is pleasingly uncertain.
